Robertson Blame for SRC Irregularities Shared
Charleston AP report outlines Atty. Gen. Robertson's 46 page study on State Road Commission right of way acquisitions. It cites lack of procedures and training, recommends SEC authority expansion and witness fee increases, and highlights cases involving the Stalnakers with possible federal action. The findings fault federal and state practices alike and stress need for reform.
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Charleston
State Road Commission
Atty
Donald Robertson
Robertson
Burl A. Sawyers
West Virginia
Asst. Atty
Claude A. Joyce
Congressional Committee
SEC
David Stalnaker
J.walter Stalnaker
Parkersburg
J. Walter
U. S. Department of Justice
SRC
U. S. Bu
Bureau of Public Roads
U. S
Political donations rise in last presidential election
The American Heritage Foundation disclosed that nine of every one hundred families made some form of political financial contribution in the last presidential election.
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American Heritage Foundation
London Smog Claims 67 Dead in Four Days
Dense London smog blanketed the city for four days killing 67 and sending 738 to hospitals. The weather bureau predicted thinning by Friday with sun returning by afternoon. Outside London Glasgow and Leeds reported danger level readings as schools faced low attendance and airports and factories endured shutdowns.
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London
Weather Bureau
Glasgow
Leeds
University Club Christmas Party Time Changed
The University Club announces its third annual Christmas Party will start at 6 30 tonight in the West Virginian Hotel main ballroom with a buffet supper.
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University Club
West Virginian Hotel
World Vision Orphans Choir Tours for Deserving Children
A 34 child choir from Korea, rescued from despair, tours 60 American cities to raise funds for homeless youths. Led by Dr. Bob Pierce of World Vision, Inc., they perform to support a Seoul hospital, orphanages in Korea and Formosa, and other missions while urging monthly sponsorships to aid more orphans.
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George W. Cornell
Associated Press
World Vision
Korea
New York
Carnegie Hall
America
Bob Pierce
World Vision, Inc
Pasadena
Calif
Pierce
Abiji
Papa
Formosa
Seoul
Outer Space
Cuba
China
Seoul Hospital
Burley Sales Report at Huntington Tobacco Co
Burley sales at Huntington Tobacco Co totaled 300206 pounds with receipts of 18485066 dollars and an average price of 61 57 dollars per hundredweight.
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Huntington (Ap
Huntington Tobacco Co
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Burley Sales
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W. Va
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R. H. Turner
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S. G. Wygal
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G. King
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